Lucy Letby Inquiry Suspension Sought Amid Controversy

Lucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse serving life sentences for the murder and attempted murder of infants, alongside former hospital executives, is requesting the suspension of a public inquiry into her crimes. This call follows a report by medical experts suggesting Letby may have been wrongfully convicted due to alternative explanations for the infant deaths. Letby's legal team argues that the ongoing Criminal Cases Review Commission's (CCRC) investigation could potentially overturn her convictions, which would render the inquiry's findings unreliable and waste taxpayer money. Former hospital executives have also requested the inquiry's pause, emphasizing the need for a fair investigation. The Thirlwall Inquiry, led by Lady Justice Thirlwall, is set to conclude soon, but participants are debating whether continuing without considering the CCRC's findings would be just. The inquiry aims to determine if hospital management could have prevented Letby's actions, amid ongoing protests and calls for a retrial.